Books like Arcady's goal by Eugene Yelchin
When Arcady’s parents are declared enemies of the state in Soviet Russia, the 12‑year‑old is placed in a children’s home. There, soccer offers him more than a game: it becomes a means to earn extra rations, earn respect, and gain protection. As he grows on the field, he begins to see that faith in himself and the possibility of loving others may ultimately give him a way out of the harsh realities imposed by the regime.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Eugene Yelchin
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